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Nov. 22, 2012

James J. Alfano

Neutral James Alfano begins mediation sessions by talking directly to lawyers' clients to put them at ease.

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By Don J. DeBenedictis

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SANTA ANA - One of the first things James J. Alfano likes to do when he begins a mediation session is to ask the attorneys for permission to talk directly to their clients.

"It's important for the parties to have some input about where their case is coming from," he said.

If the lawyers agree, he tells the parties this might be their only opportunity to directly impact how the case p... (continued)

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